Deprotonation [carboxylate formation]
Deprotonation [carboxylate formation] Deprotonation [carboxylate formation] Definition: When treated with base, carboxylic acids form carboxylate salts. Deprotonation [carboxylate formation] Explained: Carboxylic acids exhibit both acidic and basic character: Deprotonation to carboxylate ions is relatively easy, but protonation more difficult. Carboxylic acids are weaker acids than…